Methylcyclohexane, 99%

Description

CAS: 108-87-2 | C7H14 | 98.19 g/mol

Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is a component of jet fuel and also used as correction fluid in certain consumer products. It acts as a starting material for toluene synthesis

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Applications
Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is a component of jet fuel and also used as correction fluid in certain consumer products. It acts as a starting material for toluene synthesis

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-87-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00001497
• InChI Key: UAEPNZWRGJTJPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cyclohexane, methyl, hexahydrotoluene, cyclohexylmethane, toluene hexahydride, hexahydroxytoluene, sextone b, toluene, hexahydro, metylocykloheksan, methyl cyclohexane, methylcyclohexan
• PubChem CID: 7962
• IUPAC Name: methylcyclohexane
• SMILES: CC1CCCCC1

• Melting Point: -126°C
• Density: 0.771
• Boiling Point: 101°C
• Flash Point: −4°C (−25°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.423
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2296
• Beilstein: 505972
• Merck Index: 14,6047
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 98.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methylcyclohexane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H315-H319-H335-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H304-H315-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYLCYCLOHEXANE
EINECSNumber	203-624-3
RTECSNumber	GV6125000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only